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China detains US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since 2024
China has held US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since November 2024, prompting US calls for his release.
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TSMC reports 36% revenue surge in Q2 2026 driven by strong AI chip demand
TSMC's Q2 2026 revenue jumped 36% year-on-year to NT$1.27 trillion amid robust demand for AI chips.
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Hyundai Motor workers begin three-day partial strike over pay dispute
Hyundai Motor's labor union launched a three-day partial strike from July 13 to 15, 2026, over failed wage negotiations.
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Samsung Electronics to Start Yongin Chip Factory Operations by 2029, Advancing Schedule
Samsung Electronics announced it will begin operations at its Yongin chip fabrication plant by 2029, one to two years earlier than originally planned.
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Germany funds 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine in €90 million deal
Germany is funding 50,000 Shrike attack drones worth about €90 million for Ukraine, with deliveries ongoing this year.
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Thailand school shooting kills seven including shooter in Nonthaburi Province
A 14-year-old student killed six people, including teachers and students, before killing himself at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on August 7, 2026.
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Steam posts record $11.1 billion revenue in first half of 2026 driven by Chinese market and new game pricing
Steam generated an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026, a 14.5% increase over the same period last year.
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native seabird in South Australia
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a native greater crested tern found near Robe, South Australia.
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Tencent in talks to become largest shareholder of AI startup Manus after Meta deal blocked
Tencent is negotiating to become the largest shareholder of AI startup Manus after China blocked Meta’s acquisition last April.
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Taiwan Launches Han Kuang 42 Military Drill with Tamkang Bridge Closure and Abrams Tanks
Taiwan began its 10-day Han Kuang 42 military exercise on August 5, mobilizing 20,000 troops and deploying new defense measures including Abrams tanks and missile systems.
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Argentina flight instructor jumps midair, student pilot lands plane safely
A 42-year-old instructor jumped mid-flight in Argentina, leaving a 22-year-old student to land the plane safely alone.
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China's Consumer Inflation Slows in June as Factory Prices Dip for First Time Since 2025
China's CPI rose 1.0% year-on-year in June 2026, slowing from May, while factory gate prices fell 0.3% month-on-month, the first drop since July 2025.
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Xi Jinping urges overhaul of China’s innovation system for scientific self-reliance by 2035
Chinese President Xi Jinping called to accelerate high-level scientific and technological self-reliance during 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan to build China as a tech powerhouse.
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Apple Tests Chinese DRAM Chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies for China Market
Apple has begun testing DRAM chips from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies for devices sold in China while lobbying US authorities to ease restrictions.
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Chinese economist Gao Shanwen, critic of official GDP data, dies at 54 or 55
Chinese macroeconomist Gao Shanwen, known for questioning China’s GDP growth figures, died July 7 reportedly from cancer and illness.
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Amazon plans $25 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure and capital needs
Amazon announced a $25 billion US dollar bond sale in up to eight tranches to support AI investments and corporate expenses.
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EU Officials Disrupt Network Importing Over 200,000 Counterfeit Condoms from China
EU authorities seized over 200,000 counterfeit Chinese-made condoms in Romania, Serbia, and Spain, tracing them to a single supplier in China.
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Norway urges China to use Russia ties to push for Ukraine peace talks
Norwegian leaders urged China to leverage its Russia relationship to bring Moscow to Ukraine peace negotiations during talks in Oslo on August 6, 2026.
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UK enacts stricter rules on overseas political donations to block foreign interference
The UK government tightened rules on overseas political donations on July 6, 2026, to prevent foreign interference in elections.
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China's July 2026 Exports Rise 23.9% on Strong AI-Driven High-Tech Demand
China's exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July 2026, led by surging semiconductor and high-tech product shipments amid robust global AI investment.
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Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an backs no-confidence motion against Premier Zhuo Rongtai over toxic oil scandal
Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an called on Premier Zhuo Rongtai to resign and supported a no-confidence motion amid the toxic cooking oil scandal.
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Egypt beats Australia on penalties to reach 2026 World Cup Round of 16
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Arlington to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Canada to announce founding members of global Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at NATO summit
Canada plans to reveal about 10 founding countries for a new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7-8, 2026.
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US government nears deal on voluntary safety standards for frontier AI models
The US government is in advanced talks with AI firms to establish voluntary safety standards for frontier AI model releases, with an announcement possible next week.